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[Douglas A-24 Dauntless] (Item)

Photograph of a pilot sitting in the cockpit of Douglas A-24 Dauntless aircraft (wing number 26691) at an unidentified air base, circa 1940s-1950s.

[Douglas A-24 Dauntless] (Item)

Photograph of a Douglas A-24 Dauntless aircraft on a runway, circa 1940s. The plane bears United States Army Air Forces markings. Crew members are visible in the cockpit.

[Serviceman in flight gear standing next to tail of Douglas C-1 aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of a serviceman in flight gear standing next to the tail of a Douglas C-1 aircraft, circa 1926-1927. Inscription on album page: "At the tail of a Douglas transport."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's flight training with the U.S. Army Air Corps at Brooks Field and Kelly Field, Texas, circa 1926-1927.

[Serviceman in flight gear standing next to tail of Douglas C-1C aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Corps serviceman in flight gear standing next to the tail of a Douglas C-1C aircraft, May 1927. Inscription on album page: "'Pilot.' May 1927." Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's flight training with the U.S. Army Air Corps at Brooks Field and Kelly Field, Texas, circa 1926-1927.

[BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) Fighter Pilots Reunion] (Item)

Audio recording of a reunion for service members of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970. Text on label: "A Gathering of Eagles. Reg Fowert." Abstract from transcript: This recording contains highlights from a reunion held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970, for Canadian and British fighter pilots who were involved with the British Commonwealth Air Training…

Robert E. Drew oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Robert Drew and interviewer Steve Dennis, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, March 14, 2018.

[Marvin J. Franger oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Marvin J. Franger discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9) and their participation in Operation Torch (November 1942) during the North Africa Campaign. Topics discussed include day-to-day operations aboard the USS Ranger…

[Various aircraft, predominantly military, at unidentified airfields, circa 1930s-1940s] (Item)

Film footage of various aircraft, predominantly military, at unidentified airfields, circa 1930s-1940s. The footage is comprised of several short scenes showing various aircraft on the flight line, taxiing, taking off, and in flight. The first segment is in black-and-white and features the following aircraft: 00:00:10 - Vultee V1100:00:19 - U.S. Army North American BT-9s, shown flying in formation…

[Anthony J. Denman oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Anthony J. Denman discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat mission discussed in the previous interview.

[Frederick Libby oral history interview (Part 6 of 8)] (Item)

In this eight-part oral history, fighter ace Frederick Libby is interviewed about his life and his military service with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. In part six, he discusses his pilot training in England and his time with No. 43 Squadron in France. Topics discussed include his experiences with Sopwith aircraft, memorable flights and combat missions in France, and his memories of…

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